By AmericanElephant on June 15, 2009
If you haven’t seen it. Watch it. Sit down with your spouse. Sit down with your friends. Sit down with your kids. Everyone needs to watch “Taking Chance”.
Posted in Elephant Watch | Tagged chance phelps, marines, Michael Strobl, Support our troops, taking chance
By AmericanElephant on April 11, 2009
Posted in Blog | Tagged marines, pirates, terrorism
By AmericanElephant on February 27, 2009
As the television feed broadcasted from Camp Lejeune, you saw a room full of uniformed Marines, patiently waiting for their Commander-in-Chief. And waiting… and waiting… and waiting…
Posted in Blog | Tagged barack obama, camp lejeune, jacksonville, marines, North Carolina, respect
By AmericanElephant on November 11, 2008
Thank you for your service. Thank you for our freedoms.
Posted in Blog | Tagged air force, army, coast guard, marines, navy, Support our troops, veterans day
By AmericanElephant on November 10, 2008
“Some people wonder all their lives if they’ve made a difference. The Marines don’t have that problem.” –Ronald Reagan
Posted in Blog | Tagged marines, Support our troops
By AmericanElephant on January 21, 2008
Michelle Malkin highlighted the new Marine Corps commercial that began appearing this week. I hadn’t seen it yet, so I appreciate her pointing it out. Inspirational and moving is an understatement. Its one more reminder of how thankful we should be for their service and dedication to our freedom. Its one [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged marines, military, Support our troops
By AmericanElephant on December 21, 2007
I saw a report about this morning and had to mention it. Even if you are not a dog lover, this is a great story.
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Marine Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee and his German shepherd, Lex, scoured Iraq for roadside bombs together, slept next to each other and even posed in Santa hats [...]
Posted in Blog | Tagged Christmas, dog, iraq, marines, military
Heroes Overseas. Heroes at Home.
By AmericanElephant on August 10, 2010
This weekend a member of Camp Lejeune’s 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit saved the life of a teenager, not in Iraq or Afghanistan, but here at home.
Posted in Commentary, North Carolina | Tagged 26th MEU, camp lejeune, marines, Support our troops, topsail